Members of the Senate

The Senate is comprised of 40 members, with each Senator elected to represent a district consisting of approximately 159,000 people. As required by the Massachusetts Constitution, the Senate meets every 72 hours, year-round in either formal or informal session to consider legislation. The Massachusetts Senate is led by the President of the Senate who is elected by the members of the body at the beginning of each two-year legislative session. The Massachusetts Legislature, known as the General Court, has been meeting since 1713.

Senate Chamber

Senate Democratic Leadership

President of the Senate

The President of the Senate is elected by the members of the body to lead the Senate and set the agenda and priorities for the session. Once elected, the President of the Senate sets the session calendar of legislation to be considered, presides over sessions, interprets rules, answers Parliamentary questions and inquiries, and preserves order and decorum of the Chamber.

Senate Republican Leadership

Minority Leader

The Minority Leader of the Senate is elected by the members of the minority party. In addition to establishing legislative priorities and positions for the minority party, the leader develops policy recommendations and leads debate on the Senate floor.